According to a report by Mike Garafolo at NFL Network, the Panthers are activating cornerback Eli Apple off the injured reserve list.
The #Panthers are activating CB Eli Apple off injured reserve today, source says. The former #Giants and #Saints corner will play his first game for Carolina tomorrow.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 3, 2020
Apple will likely settle in as the team’s top backup outside cornerback. If either Donte Jackson or Rasul Douglas get injured or swallowed up by a star receiver, Apple is the best candidate to step in off the sidelines. His main competition for snaps will be rookie corner Troy Pride Jr.
To make room for Apple on the roster, the team is releasing defensive end Shareef Miller, per Tom Pelissero at NFL Network.
To make room for Eli Apple, the #Panthers are waiving DE Shareef Miller, per source. Likely re-signs on Carolina’s practice squad if he clears.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 3, 2020
Wide receiver Keith Kirkwood is also eligible to be activated this week.
